by Dogwatcher » Thu Mar 03, 2016 4:32 pm
SACA press release:
The South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) can today advise that Andrew Sincock has stepped down from his role as Vice President on the SACA Board, effective immediately.
Sincock advised SACA Board Members at last night’s monthly meeting.
Sincock was elected to the SACA Board in 2000 and was elected unanimously as Vice President in 2013.
More recently, Sincock has chaired the Adelaide Strikers Committee since 2013 during a successful period in which the team finished top of the table in consecutive seasons and set new attendance records for the BBL.
“After 40 years in cricket and almost 16 years as a Board Member, the time is right for me to step down in my role,” Sincock said.
“I have always said that if you leave somewhere that is in better shape than when you started, you have done your job; I can certainly step down knowing SACA is in better shape.
“Cricket has provided me with an unforgettable journey as a player, coach and administrator and I want to thank the SACA and the Adelaide Strikers for giving me the opportunity to fulfill my great passion.”
Sincock has been involved with SACA for more than 49 years, first as a player in the State under 16’s before making his first-class debut against Western Australia in 1974.
He played 39 first-class matches for South Australia, taking 98 wickets at an average of 38.94 and made 625 runs at 20.83.
He was the opening bowler for the victorious 1981/82 South Australian Sheffield Shield team.
Sincock was also Head Coach of South Australia from 1997-98 and spent time as the Head Coach of the AIS Commonwealth Bank Cricket Academy where he coached the likes of Greg Blewett, Justin Langer, Damien Martyn and Shane Warne.
SACA President, Andrew Sinclair today said, “On behalf of the Association, I would like to thank Andrew for his outstanding service to cricket in South Australia across almost 50 years.
“Personally, he has been a constant source of support and has provided a strong voice in the SACA Boardroom; his presence will be missed.”
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